Maine Coast Trekkers Get Ready to Summit Cadillac Mountain

Our Maine Coast Trekkers went an entire 24 hours without biking, but they found more than enough to keep themselves busy.  They did some laundry, popped out to explore downtown Bar Harbor, then had lunch and played hacky sack on the village green.  In the afternoon, they went swimming at Sand Beach. For dinner, they gave themselves a night off from cooking and went out for pizza, then enjoyed an ImprovAcadia show.

Tomorrow, they're hoping for good sunrise weather -- everyone's ready to bike Cadillac Mountain before sunrise, then coast back down to Blackwood Campground for breakfast burritos.

There's essentially no cell reception in the park, so leaders Andy and Carol are in the same tech-free environment as the teenagers in the group.  They're going retro, using paper maps and asking strangers where to find the best spots in the park.

One more night camping out, then a cozy night at a hotel in Bangor, and this group's Trek will be finished!  They're going to squeeze everything they can out of it.

Maine Coast Trek Reaches Acadia National Park

Today, the Maine Coast Trekkers are headed for Blackwoods Campground, where they'll stay for three nights, hiking through beautiful Acadia National Park.

They've had a mostly smooth ride, with only minor stops for repairs.  Here, the Trekkers are getting a lesson on how to oil a chain from leader Andy:

After their interlude in Acadia, the group has only a couple more biking days before it'll be time to head back to Boston, where their journey began.

Maine Coast Enjoying Acadia National Park

The group is loving Acadia National Park!  After spending most of yesterday exploring Bar Harbor, the group is spending today hiking Cadillac Mountain.  The group also had to say goodbye to two Trekkers who had to leave early.  Dakota and Drew will both be missed! 
So far the group is loving the park, and there have already been requests to stay longer!  The group has to head off tomorrow to cover miles, so Trekkers are making the most of today.

Bar Harbor

Supporting the local lemonade and cookie girls

Bar Harbor's quaint little shops that line the main street.

Maine Coast Hits Acadia and Photo Blast

Maine Coast has made it to beautiful Acadia, Maine!  Before heading into the park, the group is exploring the town and getting food etc.  Tomorrow the group will hike Cadillac Mountain.

The view from Cadillac Mountain

 Here are a bunch of photos:

Time for ice cream cake...

Your fearless leaders, Cecelia and Luke.

Maine Coast Trekkers love games...

...and dancing!

Itinerary, snacks, friends and a great view...all part of daily life with Teen Treks.

Happy 4th of July!